New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday provided insights into the increasing presence of the US and Russia in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) in response to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha.

Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, stated that while the US has a significant presence in the IOR, both unilaterally and through constructs like the Combined Maritime Force (CMF), Russia's presence is not notable except for regular participation in exercises with like-minded partners.

Margherita said, "US presence has been significant in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) both unilaterally as well as through constructs such as the Combined Maritime Force (CMF). Russian presence in IOR has not been ob...